Picks for 5/11/25
NBA
8:00 PM EST
Rotation # 574
Pacers +5 over Cavs (win)
Both teams are outstanding offensive teams that score at a high percentage. Both teams value basketball well, and we should be in for another entertaining game. The Pacers are tough and should use their physicality to score in the paint. Indiana is great on the fast break and will look to up the tempo in front of their home crowd. Pascal Siakam will look to take over around the rim and on the boards. It’s good to see Cleveland getting healthier, but the spread is overinflated. Take the Pacers.
MLB
2:10 PM EST
Rotation # 963-964
Red Sox/Royals Over 8.5 runs (loss)
Giolito/Lugo
The Red Sox bats busted out last night, winning in a rout. Kansas City is looking for offense in this series and will get its chance today against Lucas Giolito. Giolito has struggled mightily in the last few seasons, as his walks have been high and he has given up a lot of big hits. The Red Sox defense has also been shaky, allowing too many errors this year. Look for the Royals’ bats to get hot early and for both teams to do enough to make this a high-scoring contest. Take the Over.